Onkar_Rai

Onkar Rai

Onkar Rai

Kenyan racing driver

Onkar Singh Rai (born 29 May 1988) is a Nakuru-based Kenyan rally driver who competes locally and internationally. The Premier class driver is a former Kenya National Division 2, and back-to-back Nakuru Rally Champion.[1]

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Rai participated in the 2021 Safari Rally and emerged the WRC3 champion[2][3] on his way to a seventh overall place finish. He was navigated by British co-driver Drew Sturrock. Following the WRC3 win, Onkar was named the July 2021 Sports Personality of the month[4][5]

His sibling Tejveer Rai, and cousins Rajbir Rai and Amanraaj Rai are also rally drivers.

References

  1. [1]
    Capital FM, 3 Feb 2019 Onkar Rai predicts 'fast and furious' 2019
  2. [2]
    WRC, 27 June 2021 Onkar conquers WRC3 in Kenya
  3. [3]
    Capital FM, 27 Jun 2021 Onkar Rai Dedicates His Maiden WRC3 On Safari To Injured Sibling Tejveer
  4. [4]
    Citizen Digital, 26 Jul 2021 Onkar Rai Bags LG Sports Personality Of The Month Award
  5. [5]
    People Daily, 27 Jun 2021 Rally driver Onkar Rai crowned sports personality of the month of June


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